The latest news and big ideas from the Thin Air Labs team and community. For media inquiries, contact leah@thinairlabs.ca.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they share their first impressions of the Cursor code editor, offering a glimpse into AI-driven development.
Leah Sarich chats with CollisionsYYC host Tyler Chisholm about supporting the growth of Calgary and Canada's innovation ecosystem, why she loves having meaningful conversations with founders and what she's observed about Alberta's evolving narrative.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they share a step-by-step guide to surfacing solutions when the problem appears to be a tough challenge.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they offer a guide for new developers to understanding database transactions.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they share their insights on unlocking the power of JSDoc.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they outline their best practices for mastering TypeScript Generics.
Season 2 of The Founder Mindset podcast concludes with a panel episode taped in front of a live audience featuring innovation leaders supporting startup growth.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they outline their best practices for writing less brittle test suites.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they explore the pros, cons and best practices when it comes to using Advisory Locks.
Where's the money going? Our Funding Catalyst team's thoughts on the Top Trends in Grant Funding for 2025.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they outline the trends they believe will shape how software engineers work in the coming year.
Aqua Pure Technologies, one of the companies supported by our Funding Catalyst team, secures $724,000 from the Alberta Government via Emissions Reduction Alberta.
Fluid Biomed, one of the companies in our Fund I portfolio, announces a $27M USD Series A raise to fund expanded human clinical studies.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they explore the pros and cons of website building tool, Webflow.
Leah Sarich chats with Shift host Jon Hagan, and Kira Kelsie of Kasm Consulting about the power of storytelling to accelerate the momentum in Alberta's innovation ecosystem.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they outline their expertise simplifying Async error handling in JavaScript with `await-of`.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they offer a comprehensive guide to choosing your NPM packages.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they share their best practices for navigating dependency management.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they explore how maintaining a codebase is much like running a professional kitchen, and what can be learned from this different discipline.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they outline their best practices for performance testing in Postman.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they share their expertise into the pros and cons of caching.
Varme, one of the companies supported by our Funding Catalyst team, secures $2.8M from the Alberta government.
Our Funding Catalyst team has helped startups and scaleups across North America secure more than $50M over the last three years! That means so many more ventures have been able to make it to their next stage of growth. Hear from founders who've benefitted from this service and much more in this blog.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they share their best logging practices for using Trace, Debug, Info, Warn, and Error appropriately.
Welcome to Season Two of The Founder Mindset podcast! Our Head of Story Leah Sarich hosts all new conversations with founders across Canada about the truths of entrepreneurship. Listen now.
Syantra, one of the companies supported by our Funding Catalyst team, secures millions in a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. Read the article published by the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they dive deep into the realm of Auth0 to explore the Auth0 Issuer.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they share how a complex case led to their best practices in API handling and data processing.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they explain what a Data Transfer Object is and why using it is a best practice.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they share their tips and tricks for developing a strong logging practice.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they share their thoughts on the Kaizen cycle for continuous improvement.
Did you know we have an awesome team of Product, Design and Engineering talent? In this post, we introduce you to the Product Traction team. Hear from them in their own words in these short videos.
If you're going after grant funding, it's helpful to know precisely what the funding bodies are looking for. In this post, you'll get tips directly from funding body representatives to help improve your chances of success.
In this latest blog from the developers on our Product Traction team, they outline the difference between Type Annotation and Type Assertion in TypeScript.
Firebase Hosting GitHub Action - why the developers on our Product Traction team say it's a helpful tool for moving fast.
Our Managing Partner James Lochrie outlines why he believes all startups and scaleups should have a non-dilutive funding strategy.
Bōde accepts a $1M CAN investment from Thin Air Labs Fund I.
What does a founder-first approach to software development look like? Our Product Traction team dives right in.
Crystal Phillips chats with Tyler Chisholm on the CollisionsYYC podcast about how Alberta's innovation ecosystem is uniquely collaborative, allowing us to grow faster.
Journalist Cailynn Klingbeil talks to our Managing Partner, James Lochrie for Avenue Magazine's Innovation Issue. She spoke with James about why he bet on Calgary and his vision for the tech and innovation economy.
In this Venture Profile video, learn how PhenoTips is digitizing medical genetics to create better outcomes for patients and populations.
On Rare Disease Day, learn more about PhenoTips, their mission to digitize medical genetics and their solutions in Rare Disease, Cancer Genetics and Health Systems.
The first blog post in our Grant Writing 101 campaign... Getting Ready. Founders, here's everything you need to know BEFORE you go after that first grant.
Business Journalist David Parker features Thin Air Labs and the work we do to support the tech industry in Calgary and beyond in the Calgary Herald.
Where's the money going? Our Funding Catalyst team's thoughts on the Top Trends in Grant Funding for 2024.
We've helped Founders secure more than $30M in grant funding. Founders tell us about the impact this funding has had on their company's growth.
CEO of Village Wellth, Richard Irwin, shares how their business acquisition platform connects buyers with sellers, improving the process for everyone, and how our Funding Catalyst team helped them get funding at a pivotal time of growth.
Product Growth Lead Casey Reid loves the momentum in Calgary's growing innovation ecosystem. They share how growth looks different now for tech companies than even a few years ago.
Dr. Katie Greene was a scientist for over a decade and now she's applying that rigour to innovation as our Director of Operations.
Do you know what Product Growth is and how it can help your company grow? Our Product Growth Lead Casey Reid explains why data and analytics have the power to transform your business.
Season 1 of our podcast The Founder Mindset is complete! Listen to all six episodes where host Leah Sarich sits down with Alberta entrepreneurs for a candid conversation about what it feels like to build a global company.
James Lochrie chats with BetaKit about why Alberta is the place to invest, why Calgary is punching above its weight in startup growth and how recent wins are creating a sense of what's possible for venture building in Alberta.
Our Product Growth Lead Casey Reid explains why companies should prioritize a regular data review to optimize growth and drive success.
Our Product Growth Lead, Casey Reid, explores why growing companies should consider analytics beyond Google.
We're doing a podcast! This six episode series is called The Founder Mindset or "Why Would You Do This?" Host is our Head of Story, Leah Sarich. Produced in partnership with OCIF, the podcast will explore what it's REALLY like to be a founder and #BuildWhatsNext.
Our Product Growth Lead, Casey Reid, explains why fractional data and analytics services might be useful for startups and scaleups.
Our Product Growth Lead, Casey Reid, explores the tensions and trade-offs of prioritizing growth at different inflection points in a startup's journey.
Amazon Web Services - the developers on our Product Traction team take a closer look at AWS and how it can work well for startups.
In this Venture Profile video, learn more about how Mikata's software helps medical clinics provide outstanding care to their patients.
CSS Frameworks - developers from the Product Traction team weigh the pros and cons.
James Lochrie chats with Alejandro Cremades on the Dealmakers podcast about becoming an entrepreneur, then an investor and his passion for supporting founders.
Partner and Funding Catalyst Lead Andrew Browne talks to Tyler Chisholm on the CollisionsYYC podcast about helping founders find funding.
Integrating Auth0 for SSO - developers from the Product Traction team take a closer look at the tool, Auth0.
AI and Software Development - a closer look at Copilot from the developers on our Product Traction team.
Sean Crump, CEO of Included by Design, shares his vision to make the world more accessible to all and how the Product Traction team helped him strategize the build out of IBD's first product Krooshl.
Product Manager Katie Underwood talks to Tyler Chisholm on the CollisionsYYC podcast about how product traction can help your startup or scaleup grow.
CEO of Lumiio, Blaine Penny, talks about how they're accelerating health outcomes through data and how they partnered with our Funding Catalyst team to secure significant non-dilutive funding.
Clinify accepts a $1M USD investment from Thin Air Labs Fund I.
Where's the money going? Our Funding Catalyst team shares the top 3 areas of focus for grant funding this year.
In this Venture Profile, learn how Quickly can help companies supercharge their cashflow by ensuring invoices are paid quickly.
Head of Story, Leah Sarich, talks about storytelling to How it's Med for the Med Tech Talks podcast.
Our Health Lead and Head of Experience Crystal Phillips is awarded the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal for her service to Alberta.
How data and analytics drive startup growth.
Product Traction Lead, and CPO, Oz Nazilli talks about how this service helps startups grow as quickly as possible.
In this Venture Profile, learn more about inqli's knowledge sharing platform that improves employee experience by delivering fulfillment and connection.
Funding Catalyst Dr. Katie Greene chats with How it's Med for the Med Tech Talks podcast.
For Diabetes Awareness Month, we feature our portfolio company NanoTess and their solution for diabetic foot ulcers.
Our Health Lead and Head of Experience, Crystal Phillips, chats with How It's Med for the Med Tech Talks podcast.
Not getting the traction you want in the market? Not able to move as fast as you need to? Our Product Traction team can help.
In this Venture Profile, learn more about Fillip's platform, the easiest way for businesses with fleets of drivers to pay for and track fuel costs.
James Lochrie chats with Maria Palma of Kindred Capital for the podcast Founders Uncut.
James Lochrie talks with LiveWire about the momentum in Calgary's growing tech ecosystem.
Learn about the knee models Tactile Orthopaedics developed to train surgeons and improve patient care.
Dr. Ania Tersakian Sergeenko joins the Funding Catalyst team, and another PhD feels the draw to innovation.
How early technical advice saves founders time and money.
Hear from our Funding Catalyst Lead Andrew Browne on how to design your first business model and how it will change over time.
Health Lead and Head of Experience Crystal Phillips on the CollisionsYYC podcast Follow the Money with Tyler Chisholm.
Imagine talking to a real human when you visit a website. That's liveweb. Watch this video to learn more!
A lesson in early assumptions and validation.
Learn more about how Nimble's SIMBA capsule unlocks the mystery of the gut!
Thin Air Labs announces an initial raise of nearly $20M for Thin Air Labs Fund I.
Check out this BetaKit article by Meagan Simpson on Thin Air Labs Fund I initial raise.
Got an idea for a Startup? Advice here from those who've been there, done that like: James Lochrie, Andrew Browne and Dr. Katie Greene.
Curious about crypto? Hear from Bidali Co-founder Eric on how cryptocurrency empowers everyone to control their wealth.
Expert Advice for Getting Your Idea Off the Ground.
Building a startup from an idea to the seed stage: the content series that will help.
The world is starting to pay attention to the rapidly growing start-up ecosystem in Calgary and Alberta.
National innovation magazine, The Logic, features James Lochrie and his vision for tech and investment in Alberta and beyond.
James Lochrie in BetaKit on How the Province has Set a New Venture Funding Record in Q1 2022
Learn more about Rehabtronics' latest product, Prelivia, and how it prevents pressure injuries, saving lives and money.
HaloHealth and Thin Air Labs Announce Partnership to Support Healthcare Innovation in Alberta.
Thin Air Labs celebrates is official two year anniversary and the positive impact created by the ventures they support.
A fireside chat in partnership with Forthlane Partners on impact investing.
We think if a venture builds something that has a positive impact on humans, it has global market potential and a greater chance at delivering massive investment returns.
Venture growth in Calgary is well on its way thanks to some extraordinary help from our Funding Catalyst team.
What it's really like to recover from swallowing disorders and how True Angle's medical device can help.
Biohubx launches to provide space, community and resources for life science companies in Calgary.
The Funding Catalyst team welcomes two new members to the team to help even more ventures find free money!
Why Thin Air Labs is supporting the Branch Out Neurological Foundation in their mission to fund emerging neuroscience.
Our Managing Partner James Lochrie and InceptionU's Margo Purcell talk to CTV Calgary about the opportunity for technology companies to #buildwhatsnext.
A look back on 2020 as we get closer to ringing in the new year!
Thin Air Labs Fund I is Launched with a Virtual Investor Event.
Managing Partner James Lochrie on investing for impact and investment return.
Thin Air Labs Health Lead Crystal Phillips discusses thriving with MS, founding the Branch Out Neurological Foundation and joining Thin Air Labs.
BetaKit reports on new funding for Athennian, one of James Lochrie's angel investments.
BetaKit reports on Thin Air Labs' Startup Services moving into the Toronto market.
Our portfolio company StellarAlgo announces a huge milestone for their company.
Managing Partner James Lochrie in BetaKit on what to expect in Calgary's maturing ecosystem.
Our Managing Partner James Lochrie discusses what we're looking for in a founder before we invest, talent development for innovation and the human impact we're trying to create!
Our Head of Story, Leah Sarich, discusses her move to innovation after 23 years as a broadcast journalist. She shares why storytelling is essential to #BuildingWhatsNext.
Have a listen to our Managing/Capital Partner James Lochrie on the opportunity in Calgary for investment, growth and creating massive human #impact.
BetaKit reports on our portfolio company PaySheperd securing $700,000 to expand its contractor billing solution across North America.
Our Health Lead Crystal Phillips offers her 5 Guiding Lessons on Leadership for International Women's Day.
Global News features True Angle's tech to help patients receiving from swallowing disorders.
Our portfolio company Arbor on their app which aims to align your spending with your values.
CommunityNow Magazine chats with Managing Partner James Lochrie on Investing for Human Impact - Pt. 2.
CommunityNow Magazine chats with Managing Partner James Lochrie on His Approach To Investing in Community - Pt. 1
Thin Air Labs Capital Partner James Lochrie on thinking long term to diversify the economy.
Thin Air Labs Managing Partner James Lochrie reacting to Alberta’s Recovery Plan.
Thin Air Labs Capital Partner James Lochrie reacting to Alberta’s Recovery Plan.
Thin Air Labs partner company FABhome on a new way for seniors to age in place.
Symend, one of James Lochrie's early angel investments, makes history in Alberta.
BetaKit reports on how the innovation community in Calgary celebrates the launch of Thin Air Labs.
Learn more about PayShepherd's payment solution for heavy industry.
Learn more about Cohesic's solution to change how health information is collected and used to improve patient care.
Learn more about Athennian's business entity management solution, and how they started in legal.
Learn more about Arbor's platform that provides companies with the data they need to showcase their sustainability.
Learn more about Orpyx's insoles that are preventing diabetic foot ulcers.
Syantra is a precision healthcare company changing the way diseases are detected and treated.
Provision is software that uses simple digital forms to automate food safety and advance quality control.
Garden Loft is redesigning the future of aging. Their Age-In-Place Suite that can be added to your backyard enables mom and dad to live independently and safely for as long as possible.
NanoTess is revolutionizing nanotechnology to solve the world's toughest health challenges. First area of focus for this venture? Chronic wounds.
StellarAlgo is the leading customer data platform for live audience businesses. Here is our conversation about the company and the impact they're trying to create.
Fluid Biotech is commercializing the next generation of stent to cure aneurysm. Learn more!
The first video in a new series celebrating the founders in our community. In this venture profile, we learn more about True Angle's medical device that helps people with swallowing disorders.
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